Fondation Ensemble

Fondation Ensemble was established to improve the living conditions of underprivileged populations in developing countries, and to restore their environment. The Foundation’s founders in France represent a leading European company in holiday accommodations.

The focus countries are Cambodia, Ecuador, Laos, Mozambique, and Peru. For biodiversity conservation and sustainable fishing, the focus countries also include the coastal areas of Cape Verde, Gambia, Liberia, Mauritania,Senegal, and Sierra Leone.

Grants are to nonprofit NGOs, foundations, local authorities, research institutes, etc., that are engaged in project implementation in one or more of the Foundation’s focus sectors, and in one or more of its focus countries. Eligibility for funding extends to organizations established for at least three full years, and with annual budgets of at least €500 thousand.

Grants are €50 thousand per year for projects of two to four years. The Foundation provides no more than 50% of a project’s budget.

2 — Threatened Animal Species. Fondation Ensemble makes small grants up to €10 thousand for projects of one to two years that contribute to protecting one or more threatened animal species, according to IUCN’s classification.

Projects can be implemented in any country.

Eligibility for funding extends to organizations established for at least two full years. The Foundation provides no more than 50% of a project’s budget.